Triad referee calls for tougher protections after on-field assault at a high school football game
Referee Mitch Long hopes his recent attack will lead to stronger protections for officials in North Carolina.
What? This is an incident that never should have happened, but we're still gonna complain about the officiating, no matter the sport and no matter the call. This won't change that. Not condoning the action at all. I just don't understand what you mean by "to everyone complaining about the officials."![]()
Triad referee calls for tougher protections after on-field assault at a high school football game
Referee Mitch Long hopes his recent attack will lead to stronger protections for officials in North Carolina.www.wfmynews2.com
One of the reason for new officials not wanting to officiate.What? This is an incident that never should have happened, but we're still gonna complain about the officiating, no matter the sport and no matter the call. This won't change that. Not condoning the action at all. I just don't understand what you mean by "to everyone complaining about the officials."
Think @Sportsnut17 was referring to a few that posted on Post those Scores that stated “worst officiating I have ever seen’What? This is an incident that never should have happened, but we're still gonna complain about the officiating, no matter the sport and no matter the call. This won't change that. Not condoning the action at all. I just don't understand what you mean by "to everyone complaining about the officials."
Gotcha.One of the reason for new officials not wanting to officiate.
I'm that guy deep into the game, but not on opening kick off lol.Think @Sportsnut17 was referring to a few that posted on Post those Scores that stated “worst officiating I have ever seen’
Not trying to put words in his mouth though…
My favorite in a football crowd is the guy who yells “they been holding all night! “ on the opening kickoff…
Serious question sir: do you really think that sideline official, or white hat, can really hear you over the coach in his ear or players in his ear?I'm that guy deep into the game, but not on opening kick off lol.
Of course he can be heard, kidd. You don’t think those players and refs on my tv can hear me?!?Serious question sir: do you really think that sideline official, or white hat, can really hear you over the coach in his ear or players in his ear?
Basketball officiating, in my opinion, is the worst. Those fans are right on top of you. Can’t help but hear the insults.
Once, a few years back, I was calling balls and strikes during a high school game. Game was tight around the fifth inning. Full count. Batter looks at a pitch for strike three. As he turns toward dugout his father is just screaming at me about how unfair and blind I am. Boy looks into stands and yells “Shut up daddy! It was right down the middle! “
Rest of game was very good and quiet…![]()
Guilty myself sir…Of course he can be heard, kidd. You don’t think those players and refs on my tv can hear me?!?
What? This is an incident that never should have happened, but we're still gonna complain about the officiating, no matter the sport and no matter the call. This won't change that. Not condoning the action at all. I just don't understand what you mean by "to everyone complaining about the officials."
So no cheering either? Since we have to shut our mouths and just watch the game?Complaining is the problem. Shut your mouth and watch the game.